You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. The table below shows the results of surve
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A.cost
B.spend
C.price
D.charge
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SECTION A COMPOSITION (35 MIN)
Should governments spend more money on improving roads and highways, or should governments spend more money on improving public transportation (buses, trains, subways)? Why?
Write on ANSWER SHEET TWO a composition of about 200 words on the following topic:
Improving Roads or Improving Public Transportation?
You are to write in three parts:
In the first part, state your point of view clearly.
In the second part, give some specific reasons to support your view.
In the last part, bring what you have written to a natural conclusion or a summary.
Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriateness. Failure to follow the above instructions may result in a loss of marks.
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W: No, I'm not sure I'm going to.
M: There's not much time left. The deadline's May 1. That is just two weeks from now. Are you short of cash.
W: No, I'm Okay.
M: You'd better hurry up if you want a dorm room next September. There aren't enough rooms for every one, and first-year students have priority.
W: Well, I've been thinking about living off campus.
M: Have you any idea how much that would cost? There is the rent, utilities, and you'd probably need a car.
W: I know it would be more expensive. I think I can handle it though. The dorm is just so noisy that I can't get anything done. Maybe my grades would be better if I had some peace and quiet in a place of my own.
M: You should study in the library the way I do. Think of the money you'd save.
W: I've got to think it over some more. There's still two weeks left in April.
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A.When to move.
B.Where to live the following year.
C.How much time to spend at home.
D.Whose house to visit.
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Don't bother with equipment you don't need. With the amount of equipment you'll find in a gym, it's easy to believe you need a lot of stuff to exercise. Sure, that fancy equipment works fine, but people got in shape without it for a long time before it was an option. There's no reason you can't do this, too, so don't assume you need to spend a lot of money. You don't need to spend any, really, unless you plan to run and need a decent pair of shoes.
Put together a plan you can follow. Nobody sticks with an exercise routine they hate. You have to at least be able to tolerate a fair amount of the workout you plan for yourself and find a way to stay motivated to do the rest. If you like the traditional route—that is, exercising for around 30-45 minutes a few days a week—we put together a workout routine that you can follow easily.
Don't start a great routine and then sit all day long. Getting exercise is important, but it doesn't mean much if you're sitting down all day. Fortunately that can be easily-remedied by just getting up once in a while, doing some desk exercises, and/or switching to a standing desk. The important thing is that you're not a lumpy human being for most hours of your life. When you're active for only a very small portion of a given day, exercise isn't going to help you all that much.
1.According to the passage, why couldn’t many people keep themselves in good condition?
A. They are short of money.
B. They are very tired after a day’s work.
C. They always find many different excuses.
D. They are very busy all the time.
2.Which of the following is a better workout plan, according to the passage?
A. The one people have to tolerate all the workout.
B. The one people keep motivated to go on.
C. The one people have to keep exercising for around 30-45 minutes every day.
D. The one people hate to follow.
3.What is advised to do to help you stay healthy according to the passage?
A. Keep standing up and sitting down while working.
B. Switch desks while working.
C. Get up occasionally while working.
D. Be active while working.
4.Which of the following statements is true according to passage?
A. You need to set aside a very small portion of a day for exercise.
B. You need to spend a lot of money doing exercise.
C. you need some stuff to exercise.
D. You need to make a plan you can follow.
5.What can not be implied from the passage?
A. There are people who always find reasons to do what seems impossible.
B. People should await his chance instead of creating it.
C. Numerous people always find excuses to give up something possible.
D. People should stop making excuses and starting out before it is too late.
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阅读理解:正误判断
STOPPING YELLING AT YOUR KIDS
Parenting is hard. If you're a parent, I'm sure that I don't need to tell you that our job is a tough one. When you're managing children, it can be difficult to remember that they are still learning. If you find you are yelling at your kids more often than you want to, here are some ways that can help you reduce the yelling. I've been working on this for the past few months and I have to say, it's been amazing for both the kids and me.
If you are having an argument with your child, you need to make sure you both take the time to really listen. It gives both of you time to think and really listen to each other, which is important. Kids are more likely to listen to you if you listen to them!
One of your biggest struggles is to remind yourself of appropriate expectations. You can't expect that your youngest acts as responsibly as your oldest. You should lower what you expect – taking into consideration things like their age – it can make a big difference.
You should do your best to take a moment before yelling and take in a deep breath. It makes a world of difference for you. Instead of yelling, you'd better whisper. It can also help diffuse any situation by making things quieter, not louder. Besides, the more time you spend with your kids, the better you'll get at communicating with them. You're both more likely to understand each other.
If your children aren't listening or it seems they only don't listen to you, you don't take it personally. You should remind yourself that your kids are still learning and they're not going to be perfect.
操作提示:句子正确选择下拉选项框为“T”;句子错误选择下拉选项框为“F”。
1. As a parent, you may know that parenting is an easy job. {T、F}
2. Listening to each other is a good way to stop argument between parents and their kids. {T、F}
3. Usually younger kids behave less responsibly than elder children.{T、F}
4. Parents should lower their expectations for their kids. {T、F}
5. Both yelling and whispering can help make things quieter. {T、F}
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阅读理解:阅读下面的短文,根据文章内容进行判断,正确写“T”错误写“F”。
Meetings are very common nowadays. They can be weekly, monthly or annually. Some people think most meetings feel like a waste of time. They seem pointless and boring at times.
Then how do you run an effective meeting?
First, assign roles, such as greeter, timekeeper and note taker, so that you, the organizer, can be free to lead discussions and presentations.
Next, take charge from the start. Everyone will listen to you and join your discussion if you take charge in every aspect of the meeting. Show everyone that you really know what you are talking about, and everything that you talk about is useful.
Most important of all, follow the agenda. At the end of the meeting, spend a little extra time for the participants to discuss anything that needs to be immediately discussed but which may not have been on the agenda.
Always ask the participants questions to speak their minds and keep them interested. Remember that a good meeting is a two-way communication. Be open to everyone's opinion, ideas, and suggestions. Don't forget to thank them for the ideas they present.
And finally, close the meeting with everyone knowing what is expected of them and what they should do for the following weeks.Then, send out meeting minutes within a few days, while everyone still remembers the points.
1. A successful meeting should have different people to play different roles. {T、F}
2. Generally people only discuss the items listed on the agenda in a successful meeting.{T、F}
3. An unsuccessful meeting might be full of single-way communication. {T、F}
4. When the meeting is closed, it means there is nothing to do in the following weeks. {T、F}
5. Minutes should be sent out to the participants within a month after the end of the meeting. {T、F}
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1.The Golden Rules of Negotiating
The art of negotiating is a difficult skill for most of us, even good salespeople. Here are three golden rules for you to follow: Always Start the Negotiations.
You must initiate the process. This is because whoever controls the start of the negotiations tends to control where they end. If you let the other party start negotiations, you will be constantly giving up control, often without even realizing it. For instance, when you ask someone what his project budget is, you are allowing him to start the negotiations. You will then spend your time chasing his number rather than finding the best solution. So, never let the other party control the negotiations.
2.Always Negotiate in Writing.
The purpose of negotiations is to arrive at a formal written agreement, not tell a story or spend time talking. From the first moment you begin a proposal, you should create a document and take it to the client. It will include all the points of agreement and become real to the prospective customer. Negotiating first and then having to create a document adds unnecessary time to a transaction. But if you build your written agreement as you negotiate, you are prepared to ask for a signature the moment the decision to buy is made.
3.Always Stay Cool.
The negotiation table can be loaded with agendas, egos and emotions. Great negotiators know how to stay cool, providing leadership and solutions, while the rest of the room becomes insanely invested in personal agendas and useless emotions. Crying, getting angry and blowing off steam may make you feel good, but such behavior will not benefit you while negotiating. When the rest of the room gets emotional, stay cool and use logic to negotiate and close.
1.If you let the other party start negotiations, you will be completely grasp the control, often without even realizing it.()
2.So, never let both parties control the negotiations.()
3.Negotiating first and then having to create a document doesn’t need necessary time to a transaction.()
4.Great negotiators know how to stay cool, providing leadership and solutions, while the rest of the room becomes wild or helpless during the negotiation.()
5.When the rest of the room gets out of control, stay cool and use logic to negotiate and close.()
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阅读下面的句子,根据文章内容进行判断,正确写“T”,错误写“F”。
Stop Yelling At Your Kids
Parenting is hard. If you’re a parent, I’m sure that I don’t need to tell you that our job is a tough one. When you're managing children, it can be difficult to remember that they are still learning. If you find yourself yelling at your kids more often than you want to, here are some ways that can help you reduce the yelling. I’ve been working on this for the past few months and I have to say,it’s been amazing for both the kids and me.
If you are having an argument with your child, you need to make sure you both take the time to really listen. It gives both of you time to think and really listen to each other, which is important. Kids are more likely to listen to you if you listen to them!
One of your biggest struggles is to remind yourself of appropriate expectations. You can’t expect that your youngest acts as responsibly as your oldest. You should lower what you expect -taking into consideration things like their age - it can make a big difference. You should do your best to take a moment before yelling and take in a deep breath. It makes a world of difference for you. Instead of yelling, you’d better whisper. It can also help diffuse any situation by making things quieter, not louder. Besides, the more time you spend with your kids, the better you’ll get at communicating with them. You’re both more likely to understand each other.
If your children aren’t listening or it seems they only don’t listen to you, you don’t take it personally. You should remind yourself that your kids are still learning and they’re not going to be perfect.
()21. As a parent, you may know that parenting is an easy job.
()22. Listening to each other is a good way to stop argument between parents and their kids.
()23. Usually younger kids behave less responsibly than elder children.
()24. Parents should lower their expectation for their kids.
()25. Both yelling and whispering can help make things quieter.
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Section B – TWO questions ONLY to be attempted
A local government housing department (LGHD) has funds which it is proposing to spend on the upgrading of air conditioning systems in its housing inventory.
It is intended that the upgrading should enhance the quality of living for the occupants of the houses.
Preferred contractors will be identifi ed to carry out the work involved in the upgrading of the air conditioning systems, with each contractor being responsible for upgrading of the systems in a proportion of the houses. Contractors will also be required to provide a maintenance and operational advice service during the fi rst two years of operation of the upgraded systems.
Prior to a decision to implement the proposal, LGHD has decided that it should carry out a value for money (VFM) audit.
You have been given the task of preparing a report for LGHD, to help ensure that it can make an informed decision concerning the proposal.
Required:
Prepare a detailed analysis which will form. the basis for the preparation of the fi nal report. The analysis should include a clear explanation of the meaning and relevance of each of (i) to (iii) below:
(i) Value for Money (VFM) audit (including references to the roles of principal and agent). (6 marks)
(ii) Economy, effi ciency and effectiveness as part of the VFM audit. (6 marks)
(iii) The extent (if any) to which each of intangibility, heterogeneity, simultaneity and perishability may be seen to relate to the decision concerning the proposal, and any problems that may occur. (8 marks)
Note: Your analysis should incorporate specifi c references to examples relating to the upgrading proposal.